Israeli strike kills five in Damascus building housing Iran-aligned leaders
Published: 20 January 2024 at 09:40
Politics
An Israeli missile strike targeted a building in Damascus, killing five people and destroying the entire structure where Iran-aligned leaders were meeting, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The strike took place in a high-security zone known to be home to leaders of Iran\'s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and pro-Iran Palestinian factions. Syrian state media confirmed the attack but did not provide details on casualties. Israel has conducted numerous air strikes in Syria over the past decade, primarily targeting Iran-backed forces and Syrian army positions.
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